{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Story 2.7: Post-Acquisition \u2013 Lessons from the First 12 Months. Podcast 053 with Matthew Yahes","description":"This is episode 53.  Today we are joined by Matthew Yahes, who this year acquired a 7 figure ecommerce portfolio in the gift baskets and wedding favors niches. This is the last episode in our series with Matthew, so today\u2019s interview is an epic unpacking of a story you don\u2019t often hear: What happens in those 12 months after you purchase a business? What kind of challenges should you expect? Is it worth it to buy rather than build your own? Matthew shares with us a number of big mistakes he made this year, and has some surprising advice for people who are looking to acquire their own online business for the first time. Highlights Matthew walks us through his major milestones and lessons, including: Matthew\u2019s insights on the huge learning curve the first 3 months after acquisition The best time to implement changes in a business you purchased The issues he wished he\u2019d changed sooner What to do to make sure employees in a business you acquire don\u2019t get bitter at new management And why, despite slower growth than anticipated, he\u2019s still confident the business can double or triple next year Make sure to stick around through the whole episode for all this and more. Listen Now: Past Episodes with Matthew: Story 2.6: Safety First: Tips on eCommerce Site Changes and Business Partnerships. Episode 049 with Matthew Yahes Story 2.5: 10% Increase in Revenue with One Simple Email Sequence. Episode 046 with Matthew Yahes Story 2.4: After the Sale, All The Things You Didn\u2019t Plan For. Podcast 041 with Matthew Yahes Story 2.3: Preparing for Business Growth with Matthew Yahes (Podcast 037) Story 2.2: The Million Dollar Takeover with Matthew Yahes (Podcast 033) Story 2.1: What It\u2019s Like Buying a 7 Figure E-commerce Business With Matthew Yahes (Podcast 028) The post Story 2.7: Post-Acquisition \u2013 Lessons from the First 12 Months. Podcast 053 with Matthew Yahes appeared first on Rhodium Network\u00ae. ","author_name":"Set in Motion","author_url":"https:\/\/rhn.com\/","html":"